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Timeline of Death with Dignity in Delaware
2023
2023
- The session ends and the bill does not advance.
- In May, HB 140 passes out of Health and Human Development Committee and awaits a House floor vote.
- Delaware lawmakers reintroduce The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB 140), and is referred to the House Health & Human Development Committee.
2021
2021
In the 2021/2022 session, The Ron Silverio/Heather Block Delaware End of Life Options Act (HB 140), is assigned to the House Health & Human Development Committee on the final day of the session, just before the Delaware General Assembly adjourns. The bill does not advance.
2020
2020
A 2020 GBAO Strategies poll finds 72 percent of Delaware residents support aid-in- dying legislation.
2019
2019
Delaware introduces HB140. The bill is heard in a house committee and later pulled from consideration by the sponsor.
2017
2017
Representative Paul Baumbach (D) introduces HB160, End of Life Options Act. The bill goes to the full House after referral by the House Health and Human Development Committee. Rolled into 2018, a vote in the House is twice delayed. The bill does not advance.
2015
2015
Representative Paul Baumbach sponsors HB150. Neither bill moves forward.
